iRail

Christopher L. Crawford

NTSB to hold bus, truck forum on status of improvements

Representatives from federal and state agencies, the trucking and bus industries, unions and advocacy groups will serve as panelists during the forum.

MARTA completes New Flyer electric-bus demonstration project

All-electric propulsion system has many benefits including zero tailpipe emissions, reduced noise inside and outside the bus, and low operational and maintenance costs.

New Flyer to supply up to 170 artics for NJ TRANSIT

The agency currently operates over 1,000 transit buses manufactured by North American Bus Industries, which was acquired by New Flyer in 2013.

Alex Roman

Study highlights premium bus service growth in intercity bus industry

Several operators are using “crowd-sourcing” techniques, to determine where and when to add service. 

Tech Trends: WAVE cuts cord to charge vehicles wirelessly

To enable this grand transition to “new energy” infrastructure, many agencies are already implementing wireless charging for their electric fleets.

Clapp Nominated to Head FMCSA

President Bush will nominate Joseph M. Clapp to administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).